<p>For 2011 Class there were 179 candidates and I believe 70 appointments (this is not offers of appointment but rather those offered and planning to attend USNA.) in PA.</p>
<p>Remember that general population #s don’t impact statistical likelihood of appointment with a caveat. Congressional seats are generally apportioned based upon population, so it’s no more or less competitive (based upon numbers in inner city Philadelphia than it is in the stix of Potter County. The caveat is that Senatorial appointments, generally 2 annually, will generally be available to any/all in the state (altho they do not necessarily consider all pre-candidates automatically.) So … with regard to Senators … much better odds of appointment when coming from Idaho or Arkansas than NY or PA or CA or other highly populated states.</p>
<p>Most certainly it is more competitive in MD, VA and a few other more military states but for a different reason. There are more candidates per applicant pool because of location, military families living there, etc. Undoubtedly, there are many outstanding candidates from those areas who may not receive an appointment.</p>